AJF 2002 Jewelry Exhibition Award
In 2002 AJF gave a grant of $500 to the San Francisco Craft and Folk Art Museum for the exhibition Findings: The Jewelry of Ramona Solberg.
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2002 SOFA Speaker
In 2002, Liv Blavarp gave a lecture at SOFA Chicago. This lecture was sponsored by AJF. From Norway, Blavarp is a master woodworker who creates one-of-a-kind, sculpture-to-wear necklaces or collars, with unique titles. Her work is widely recognized throughout the world and is found in the permanent collections of the most important museums internationally. She
2002 SOFA Speaker
In 2002, Donald Friedlich gave a lecture at SOFA Chicago. This lecture was sponsored by AJF. Elegance and energy are two words that best describe the creative life and work of Donald Friedlich. Every piece he creates demonstrates his superior craftsmanship and crystal-clear artistic vision. His is elegant jewelry that utilizes simple, clear geometry while
2002: Mindy Michelle Hakins
The third year of this award saw yet another increase in applicants with Mindy Michelle Hawkins emerging as the winner. This year’s award was increased by $500 to $1500. The announcement was made at the 2002 Society of North American Goldsmiths’ conference in Denver. ‘Our goal was to acknowledge promise, innovation and individuality,’ according to
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2002: Mindy Michelle Hawkins
The third year of this award saw yet another increase in applicants with Mindy Michelle Hawkins emerging as the winner. This year’s award was increased by $500 to $1500. The announcement was made at the 2002 Society of North American Goldsmiths’ conference in Denver. ‘Our goal was to acknowledge promise, innovation and individuality,’ according to
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AJF Trip 2001: Phoenix and Scottsdale
The AJF archives contain very little information about the 2001 trip to Phoenix and Scottsdale. We invite anyone who participated in this trip to send us information that we can post on our website. Our Fall 2001 AJF newsletter does have an article that features a conversation with Nancy Worden that took place during this trip.
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2001 SOFA Speaker
In 2001, Mia McEldowney, a noted collector and gallery owner, gave a lecture at SOFA Chicago. This lecture was sponsored by AJF.
2001 SOFA Speaker
In 2001, Nancy Worden gave a lecture at SOFA Chicago. This lecture was sponsored by AJF. Art lovers often ask artists, ‘Where do your images come from?’ At SOFA Chicago, Nancy Worden, wearing a vintage dress given to her by her grandmother, treated her audience to a chronology of her creative influences and creative output.Worden
2001: Mark Rooker
In this second year of the award program, Mark Rooker was the winner out of an overall field of 39 entries. ‘His brooches focus on social issues that affect us all: our obsessions about body image, sex, wealth and guns,’ noted Mia McEldowney, independent curator and CERF trustee, who chaired the judging panel this year.
AJF 2000 Jewelry Exhibition Award
In 2000, AJF contributed $1000 to the Oakland Museum for the exhibition Elegant Fantasy: The Jewelry of Arline Fisch.
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AJF 2000 Grant Award
In 2000, AJF contributed $1000 to the Tacoma Art Museum Ramona Solberg Fund for the acquisition of the Ron Ho’s Borobudur Necklace.
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2000 SOFA Speaker
In 2000, Giovanni Corvaja traveled from his studio in Padua, Italy, to exhibit his work at SOFA NY and give a lecture. This lecture was sponsored by AJF. Giovanni Corvaja is an internationally recognized studio goldsmith. He describes himself as ‘extremely passionate about the magic and unrealized possibilities of gold.’ True to his passion, his